October 15th, according to reports
According to the SpotCom AI assistant, as of October 14, 2026, the spot average difference indicator for petroleum coke in China showed a change pattern of (+, -, +), which is a retracement (bullish) signal in a volatile market. The current price is in the mid-high range for 60-day, 3-month, and 1-year periods, with relatively limited upside potential. In the short term, it is expected to mainly operate in a strong volatile manner, and attention should be paid to changes in the upstream and downstream operations and demand.
I. Statistics on Changes in Differences of Means
| Mean Difference Indicator | Value on October 14, 2026 | Value on October 13, 2026 | Direction of Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Day Mean Difference (D5) | -32.00 | -40.50 | + |
| 10-Day Mean Difference (D10) | -1.75 | +3.50 | - |
| 20-Day Mean Difference (D20) | -16.38 | -19.25 | + |
Note: The data source indicates that the most recent available data is current as of October 14, 2026; it is recommended to rely on real-time data.
II. Signal State Determination
The current combination of the three average differences compared to the previous day is (+, -, +), which aligns with the characteristics of a retest (bullish) signal in a volatile market.
III. Conclusions on Trend Directions
The current trend in petcoke prices is fluctuating. The reason for this judgment is that the direction of change in the three average differences from the previous day is not entirely consistent, which does not meet the criteria for a clear upward or downward trend. Considering the signal attributes, the short-term trend is slightly bullish.
IV. Positional Spatial Reference
Petroleum coke 60-day, 3-month, and 1-year cycle prices are all in the 4th tier (upper-middle range), corresponding to the 60%-80% price percentile within the respective periods. At the current price level, the upside potential is relatively limited, while there is some support from cost and demand on the downside.
Five, 1-year price trend chart
VI. Recent Spot Market Dynamics After Adjustment
October 14, 2026: Henan Fengli Petrochemical's petroleum coke quotation was 3,030 CNY/ton, an increase of 100 CNY/ton from the previous trading day; Wudi Xinyue's petroleum coke quotation was 2,303 CNY/ton, an increase of 20 CNY/ton from the previous trading day; Shandong Dongfang Hualong Group's sponge petroleum coke quotation was 2,400 CNY/ton, an increase of 50 CNY/ton from the previous trading day; Shandong Tianhong Chemical's petroleum coke quotation was 2,790 CNY/ton, a decrease of 20 CNY/ton from the previous trading day; Zibo Xintai Petrochemical's petroleum coke quotation was 4,105 CNY/ton, a decrease of 50 CNY/ton from the previous trading day.
October 13, 2026: Henan Fengli Petrochemical petroleum coke quotation is 2930 CNY/ton, an increase of 30 CNY/ton from the previous trading day; Guangrao Zhenghe Petrochemical petroleum coke quotation is 3700 CNY/ton, a decrease of 100 CNY/ton from the previous trading day; Shandong Dongfang Hualong Group sponge coke quotation is 2350 CNY/ton, an increase of 50 CNY/ton from the previous trading day; Shandong Tianhong Chemical petroleum coke quotation is 2810 CNY/ton, an increase of 10 CNY/ton from the previous trading day; Zibo Xintai Petrochemical petroleum coke quotation is 4155 CNY/ton, a decrease of 50 CNY/ton from the previous trading day.
Risk Warning
The above analysis is for reference only and does not constitute trading advice.
